On Monday night, the former Razorback waited patiently as his representatives negotiated with teams for the best free agent deal. He picked the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday morning, packed his bags and boarded a flight that evening. He woke up in San Diego this morning, will undergo a physical, get his copy of the team's playbook and start studying for his first day on the NFL practice field Friday.

"It's a quick turnaround," Broadway said as he took a breath Tuesday afternoon. "Especially since last week I was just chilling."

But Broadway is grateful for the whirlwind, becoming one of a few hundred undrafted rookies to quickly sign free agent contracts now that the NFL's lengthy labor dispute has ended.

He joined teammate former Arkansas teammate Ray Dominguez, who signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday as well.

The quick transition doesn't allow much time for celebration. Instead, both players now will immerse themselves in learning everything possible about their new teams in hopes of earning a spot on 53-man rosters next month.

It's an uphill climb, but Dominguez said earlier this week he's thrilled to have the opportunity after months of waiting and hoping.

"I pretty much knew I was going to be somewhere on a team (after the draft). The teams talking to me were really confident in me," Dominguez said. "I'm really blessed."

Dominguez signed with the Packers on Tuesday morning after considering offers from teams throughout Monday night. His finalists were Green Bay, Dallas and the New York Jets.

Dominguez - who was considered one of the 10 best undrafted free agents available by Tony Pauline of Draftinsider.net - chose the Super Bowl champs because he felt "it was the right place to start." He'll join a familiar face, too. Tight end D.J. Williams was the team's fifth-round draft pick last April.

"Glad to hear my teammate @Ray73D will be with me at green bay!!! Now When it gets cold I won't be the only pig in a blanket!" Williams said via Twitter on Tuesday morning.

Williams was one of three Razorbacks drafted last April, joining quarterback Ryan Mallett (New England Patriots) and offensive lineman DeMarcus Love (Minnesota Vikings). Drafted rookies also were permitted to sign contracts with their respective teams beginning Tuesday, although none of the three Hogs have signed.

Broadway did, saying he considered offers from New Orleans, Cleveland and Denver before the Chargers presented the best situation. He said there are a few cornerbacks on the roster, but is confident he'll get the chance to make the team as San Diego's fourth or fifth man.

Like Dominguez, Broadway said he's glad the long wait is over and he can get to work.

"I couldn't control everything that was going on," Broadway said about the uncertainty until Tuesday's signing. "I put a lot of faith in my support system, agents and stuff like that to make sure I got everything that they could control. Everything else is in my hands now."

"So I've got to go do my job to make everybody feel like their job was worthwhile."